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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - everystockphoto.com
Snappy website 3 September 2010 1:00 GMT TweetWe looked at everystockphoto.com a little while back in our 15 best free image websites on the Internet feature, and thought it could do with another mention - and Website of the Day seems the ideal platform.
The site culminates a variety... -
Virgin Media aims to right the wrongs of broadband advertising
"Up to" slogan remains 2 September 2010 13:16 GMT TweetFor anyone fed-up with nonsensical and misleading broadband advertising, fear not as Virgin Media has decided to become the self-proclaimed bastions of the campaign to stop the tall tales of super-fast speeds.
The news comes on the heels of...
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Transformer gets steampunk makeover
Steamy robot 2 September 2010 12:52 GMT TweetMany of us of a certain age will remember the joys and wonder of playing with Transformers, as unlike the usual offerings created by toy manufacturers of the time - these were actually robots in disguise.
Yes, you heard that right, what could...
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - 1000 Awsome Things
Give or take a few 2 September 2010 1:00 GMT TweetLife can be sometimes be rather tough a gruelling, and so, if possible, it's all the more important to take pleasure in the little moments/things/situations which occur on a day to day basis.
And this is where 1000 Awesome Things comes into...
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Apple goes social with Ping for iTunes 10
A social network for music with emphasis on discovery 1 September 2010 19:05 GMT TweetApple has announced an all new iTunes which incorporates Ping into the mix, making for a whole new "social" experience.
In an attempt to show that the old iteration was not a failure Jobs gave a couple of download stats for old iTunes, which...
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New tiny iPod nano gets touchscreen
The all new super-nano? 1 September 2010 18:40 GMT TweetAt the Apple "Special Event" in San Francisco Apple has revealed it is to update its entire iPod range in time for the lucrative "Holidays" season.
Steve Jobs says that the iPod nano has always been "super popular" but Apple wanted to... -
Steve Jobs offers sneak peak of iOS 4.2
Free update for all iPad users 1 September 2010 18:29 GMT TweetAt the Apple special event in San Francisco Apple announced details of iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch that will be available next week, however CEO Steve Jobs also offered a sneak peak of iOS 4.2, which will be released for the iPad, iPhone...
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Sony gets zoomy with a couple of "value" Handycams
IFA 2010: Heavy on the zoom, light on the weight 1 September 2010 17:43 GMT TweetSony has read the collective Pocket-lint mind, as we were all just saying how the world could do with another couple of high power zoom camcorders; and what drops into the collective Pocket-lint inbox? Just that.
The two new additions are the...
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VIDEO: Hotmail gets Windows Phone 7 friendly
Pushing email to your inbox 1 September 2010 12:50 GMT TweetStop press! Exciting news has just come out of the Windows blog stating that push email calendar, and contacts using Exchange ActiveSync will be coming to your Hotmail account.
Using Exchange ActiveSync will mean that you can get all your important...
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Finis delivers master stroke with new performance monitor
All the stats for the modern swimmer 1 September 2010 12:13 GMT TweetFinis, the worldwide leader in technical swimming development has announced the unveiling of the Swimsense Performance Monitor (powered by SportSense), which is worn around the wrist while swimming.
Using motion sensing technology, the Swimsense...
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APP OF THE DAY - This Day In Music (iPhone/iPad)
Music to your ears 27 August 2010 18:00 GMT TweetApp of the Day always tries to bring you the very best, the cream of the crop. Every app we test and report on being the juiciest, ripest, tastiest of its variety. Just put it this way; if the man from Del Monte worked for Pocket-lint he'd say "YES"...
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Tech deals: CoPilot Premium price reduction due to predicted bank holiday horror
You could just stay at home 27 August 2010 14:22 GMT TweetIf you're planning on taking a trip over the bank holiday then it's probably best you go prepared as the roads will be absolutely chocker. And we're not talking about packing a couple of sandwiches and a flask of tea - although that will definitely...
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Tech deals: Ricoh GXR with P10 lens
Innovative camera system at a price worth considering 26 August 2010 13:06 GMT TweetRicoh's innovative GXR camera system, which initially suffered criticism for being a tad on the expensive side has now, with the new P10 kit, had a drop in price to just £386 at Pixmania.co.uk - making it far more affordable.
The interchangeable...
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Tech deals: Affordable Alcatel brings QWERTY functionality
Budget QWERTY handset 25 August 2010 13:16 GMT TweetIf you're looking for a QWERTY handset on the cheap then you may be interested in the news that Alcatel has just launched the social media-orientated Alcatel OT-802.
Available from phones4U for £44.95 on Pay-As-You-Go, the handset features... -
Spotify gets new "folders" function
Manage your music 24 August 2010 13:44 GMT TweetWe at Pocket-lint love a bit of Spotify action; whether you're content to build up a nice collection for your own personal listening pleasure or share with all and sundry via various social networks, it makes for a top-hole music service.
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BlackBerry Curve 3G now available from Vodafone
In two tasteful shades 24 August 2010 13:10 GMT TweetIn amongst the barrage of Windows Phone 7 news coming in from all angles, Pocket-lint has just got word that Vodafone is now selling RIM's latest handset; the BlackBerry Curve 3G.
The device features a full-QWERTY keyboard, an optical trackpad,... -
Tech deals: Happy snappy with Samsung WB600 bargain
Deals offers and innovations 24 August 2010 13:01 GMT TweetNow around 6 months on from the launch the Samsung WB600 has seen a reasonable drop in price, from an original RRP of £250 down to £188.70 from Amazon.co.uk.
The 12-megapixel sensor is partnered with a Schneider Kreuznach folding lens offering... -
APP OF THE DAY - Freeview HD
Plan your programming 20 August 2010 18:03 GMT TweetSome things in life are pretty much dead certs, unquestionable truths if you will: the sun rises and sets, throw a ball into the air and gravity will do its best to drag it back down to earth, the moon is made of cheese, and App Of The Day will bring...
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VIDEO: Chatroulette used for The Last Exorcism viral campaign
Not for the faint hearted 20 August 2010 16:21 GMT TweetFor anyone who regularly uses Chatroulette, the service is now becoming a rather dangerous place. This, however, is not down to viruses or privacy risks, but the risk of messing your trousers after a rather innovative advertising stunt.
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Tech deals: Ricoh CX2 under £200
A bit of quality on the cheap 20 August 2010 14:20 GMT TweetWith the Photokina camera fest just a month away Pocket-lint is - even more than usual - looking into everything related to the world of photography. As such we've got a Camera-related deal today featuring the ace Ricoh CX2 compact.
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Ricoh CX4 brings sense of Deja vu, but new features too
Now with improved image stabilisation 20 August 2010 13:29 GMT TweetRicoh has recently announced the launch of the latest addition to its CX range of compact cameras in the guise of the CX4.
The specs of the new Ricoh CX4 camera are pretty similar to the older CX3, which was launched early 2010 as you'll... -
APP OF THE DAY - Virgin Media V Festival 2010 App (Nokia)
Nokia app for all festival fiends 19 August 2010 18:00 GMT TweetWe always like to provide you, the Pocket-lint loyal reader, with mobile phone apps that give decent longevity. However some apps are only meant to last for a blink of an eye, but in doing so hopefully prove super-useful, and this is just one of those.
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APP OF THE DAY - Flight Control (iPhone, iPad)
Warning: this app is highly addictive 18 August 2010 18:00 GMT TweetAs the fat finger of destiny moves steadily across the capacitive touchsreen of life, there's only one thing that could possibly make the journey even slightly bearable - yes, you've guessed it: Pocket-lint's App Of The Day.
Now, admittedly,...
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Win one of five 12-month subscriptions to MozyHome
Mozy-on in to the world of cloud computing 18 August 2010 15:57 GMT TweetPocket-lint has teamed up with Mozy to bring you the chance of winning one of five year-long subscriptions to MozyHome, enabling you to keep all your important digital bits and bobs nice and safe.
According to research carried out by Mozy,...
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RAGE gets official release date
New FPS title not coming soon 18 August 2010 13:53 GMT TweetPocket-lint recently brought you news of RAGE being played on the iPhone, and now we have official word on its release date for your full-fat console.
Revealed at Quakecon 2010, the highly anticipated title from id Software will be available...
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
Best iPhone utilities apps Resistance is futilities?
Samsung not worried by Apple iTV threat EXCLUSIVE: AV boss not concerned
HTC PlayStation certification devices coming 2012, time to get your Crash Bandicoot skills up to scratch EXCLUSIVE: Game on
Samsung Galaxy S III: Review of rumours, features, pictures and specs Thinner, faster, better
New HTC Ice Cream Sandwich device pictures leak Another one for the rumour pile...
Samsung O table is for the kitchen of the future Flexible hob
Nokia 700 Sleek and desirable Nokia
LG Miracle picture and details leak Update: More pictures from the wild
More leaked iPad 3 parts help form bigger picture - including Sharp Retina display iPad 3, in kit form
Google home entertainment device detailed WSJ solves device mystery
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) pictures and hands-on Up close with the ICS tablet
Tesla Model X SUV goes back to the future DeLorean lookalike announced
APP OF THE DAY: Tweetbot review (iPad) Should a Twitter app cost?
New Apple TV leaked in software update? iOS 5.1 says so
Panasonic Lumix GX1 review
The one?
Sony PlayStation Vita review
Curriculum Vita
Nokia Lumia 710 review
WP7 on a budget
GoPro HD Hero2 review
Amazing things come in small packages
HTC Explorer review
A phone for people who make calls
BlackBerry Torch 9810 review
Middle of the road
Sony Alpha A65 review
Affordable SLT. But is it a DSLR-beater?
BlackBerry Bold 9790 review
To boldly go where we've already been before
Fiat 500 TwinAir Plus review
Two-cylinder beast
Motorola MotoACTV review
Just add exercise
Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition review
Mini Xoom
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 review
For the fast lane
Sennheiser IE80 review
Tune that bass
Kingston Wi-Drive review
Expand your storage
Huawei Ideos X3 review
Cheap but imperfect